Director, Cost Accounting at Anduril Industries

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

253000.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Accounting, Leadership, Standard Costing, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Financial Compliance, Manufacturing Performance, U.S. Government Contracting, ERP Systems, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Acquisition Due Diligence, Inventory Valuation, Audit Preparation, Team Development

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM We are seeking an exceptional Director, Cost Accounting to lead our cost accounting function. This role is critical to driving accuracy, insight, and control across our development, manufacturing, and production operations. Reporting to the Controller, the Director will manage a globally distributed team supporting each of Anduril’s significant facilities. ABOUT THE JOB The Director will ensure consistent and compliant application of Anduril’s standard costing methodology. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to support hyper growth and an acquisitive stance, and the company’s preparation for a potential future IPO. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact at a high-growth defense technology company positioned for long-term success. You’ll join a talented, mission-driven team where innovation, accountability, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. WHAT YOU’LL DO Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of cost accountants and analysts supporting multiple manufacturing sites. Oversee and continuously improve standard costing practices to ensure accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting. Own the Company’s cost accounting close process, including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, absorption reporting, and reconciliations of inventory and work-in-process. Design, implement, and maintain internal controls to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance; identify and remediate control deficiencies as needed. Lead and administer physical and cycle count programs across all sites, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper valuation of inventory. Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on all cost accounting and inventory-related matters during the annual financial statement audit. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to analyze manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and production efficiency opportunities. Support pricing, cost proposal, and audit requirements related to U.S. government contracts (FAR/CAS). Play a key role in acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration, ensuring new entities align with Company cost accounting policies and systems. Contribute to IPO readiness initiatives, including audit preparation, systems scalability, and establishment of SOX-compliant financial controls. Provide the Controller and executive leadership with insightful cost analyses and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making. Lead the cost accounting team with a continuous improvement mindset, prioritizing automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in all financial processes. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred. 12+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven experience with standard costing in complex, low-volume, high-dollar manufacturing environments, with ability to grow into a high-volume environment. Strong knowledge of U.S. government contracting cost principles (FAR/CAS). Hands-on experience leading or supporting acquisition due diligence and integration. Expertise in designing and maintaining effective internal controls and supporting external audits. Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar) and data analysis tools. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site teams, communicate effectively across functions, and influence senior leadership. Experience in a privately held company preparing for an IPO is highly desirable. Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities. US Salary Range $191,000—$253,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

The Director will lead the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate product costing and variance analysis across multiple manufacturing sites. This role includes overseeing the cost accounting close process and maintaining internal controls for financial accuracy and compliance.